Show me your WHEELS!
Originally Posted by Thameth
You never want THIS to happen.....
That was about a year ago, happened right in front of my house.
That was about a year ago, happened right in front of my house.
:impatient Oh NO! I can't believe that. It looks like a decent street you are parked on as well.
Will insurance cover new wheels?
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Originally Posted by Thameth
Insurance did cover it, and they were the stock wheels so as you know they don't come with wheel locks. Sadly what is bitter sweet is that our lug pattern is the same as honda's so what ever wheels we have can be used on cars that are very popular with theft.
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From: Miami, Fl
Originally Posted by daemon2
:impatient Oh NO! I can't believe that. It looks like a decent street you are parked on as well.
Will insurance cover new wheels?
Will insurance cover new wheels?
Originally Posted by Thameth
My Insurance covered it (cops didn't even come out, took info on the phone). I had a $500 deductible though (i've now brought it down to $250), but the wheels and tires quoted from the dealer were $1600 for the stock 16in V-Spokes and Runflats. $167 per tire and $225 per wheel.
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From: Canada
Originally Posted by Thameth
Insurance did cover it, and they were the stock wheels so as you know they don't come with wheel locks. Sadly what is bitter sweet is that our lug pattern is the same as honda's so what ever wheels we have can be used on cars that are very popular with theft.
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From: Miami, Fl
Originally Posted by daemon2
Do you have your car back on the road yet?
I ended up lifting the car off the ground myself, luckily i have a whole set of tools for changing wheels because i autocross and do it quite frequently.
My friend just showed me this video today. Those things are friggin hilarious and totally awesome in some weird way.
This video is a must see for the playa's only.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeKD-LWjAKY
(secondary link)
This video is a must see for the playa's only.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeKD-LWjAKY
(secondary link)
Originally Posted by rkw
Saw this mentioned on MINI2. Spinners are so yesterday.
High tech LED wheels display images as they spin.
Hmmm.... MINI logo on one wheel, Union Jack on another....
The wheel is called PimpStar. See the video: http://customwheel.com/pimpstar.html
But... will they rub?
High tech LED wheels display images as they spin.
Hmmm.... MINI logo on one wheel, Union Jack on another....
The wheel is called PimpStar. See the video: http://customwheel.com/pimpstar.html
But... will they rub?
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From: Back in AZ
Ok answer this.
Originally Posted by Thameth
You never want THIS to happen.....
That was about a year ago, happened right in front of my house.
That was about a year ago, happened right in front of my house.
I have a friend that works for a tire shop, he asked me the same thing. If a thief wants your wheels let them have them. It's better they take the wheels than to take the whole car, just to get the wheels off later!
Something to think about.
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Originally Posted by MiniMeg06
Ok answer this, would you rather come out and see your wheels missing or the whole car GONE?
I have a friend that works for a tire shop, he asked me the same thing. If a thief wants your wheels let them have them. It's better they take the wheels than to take the whole car, just to get the wheels off later!
Something to think about.
I have a friend that works for a tire shop, he asked me the same thing. If a thief wants your wheels let them have them. It's better they take the wheels than to take the whole car, just to get the wheels off later!
Something to think about.
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Originally Posted by jerjer
thats a good point, but i think if you were to park your car on the street, just put some anti-theft device to try to avoid the possibility of getting your car stolen. this may sound quite naive, but no theifs wanna bother with locking lugs, alarms and steering wheel locks. haha
My thoughts, just try to get a garage if possible.
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From: Dallas, TX
[quote=iriemanhq]
I actually like that photo shop. The M3 CSL replicas could be had for I tihkn it was $799 for a set of 19" -- I know that modbargains.com carries a big inventory of these wheels. Maybe if we generate enough interest, we can get them to run some replicas that fit on our car? 
Originally Posted by JP Money
If I could get some Competition Package M3 wheels in a MINI size and offset, I would buy them in a heartbeat.Now, the BMW cap would definately be replaced with a MINI one, but those are some sexy wheels:
I'm looking at the photo, and those wheels look remarkably like my (ICW Racing) 73H Omegas... (<http://icwracing.com/wheel.php?wnum=12>)
Either those are nice BMW Center Caps, a good photoshop job, or apparently I like the BMW style and didn't even realize it... any input from the masses?
I'm looking at the photo, and those wheels look remarkably like my (ICW Racing) 73H Omegas... (<http://icwracing.com/wheel.php?wnum=12>)
Either those are nice BMW Center Caps, a good photoshop job, or apparently I like the BMW style and didn't even realize it... any input from the masses?
[quote=Nics]
I actually like that photo shop. The M3 CSL replicas could be had for I tihkn it was $799 for a set of 19" -- I know that modbargains.com carries a big inventory of these wheels. Maybe if we generate enough interest, we can get them to run some replicas that fit on our car?
wow!!! that would look amazing! I am about to install my HAMANN 18"s pretty soon...I will post ASAP once they are in!
Originally Posted by iriemanhq
I actually like that photo shop. The M3 CSL replicas could be had for I tihkn it was $799 for a set of 19" -- I know that modbargains.com carries a big inventory of these wheels. Maybe if we generate enough interest, we can get them to run some replicas that fit on our car?
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From: nyc
i have a question.
i have a set of 18" 7x5 sport editions (not by choice). if i lower the car an inch and a half with a set of 225 40zs', will i get any rubbing?
maybe the question is with that ride height and 18" x 7.5 wheels what size tires can i get away with without any rubbing?
please help...its driving me nuts.
thanx.
i have a set of 18" 7x5 sport editions (not by choice). if i lower the car an inch and a half with a set of 225 40zs', will i get any rubbing?
maybe the question is with that ride height and 18" x 7.5 wheels what size tires can i get away with without any rubbing?
please help...its driving me nuts.
thanx.
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Originally Posted by RIVAL
i have a question.
i have a set of 18" 7x5 sport editions (not by choice). if i lower the car an inch and a half with a set of 225 40zs', will i get any rubbing?
maybe the question is with that ride height and 18" x 7.5 wheels what size tires can i get away with without any rubbing?
please help...its driving me nuts.
thanx.
i have a set of 18" 7x5 sport editions (not by choice). if i lower the car an inch and a half with a set of 225 40zs', will i get any rubbing?
maybe the question is with that ride height and 18" x 7.5 wheels what size tires can i get away with without any rubbing?
please help...its driving me nuts.
thanx.
I am on 17x7.5 with ~1.5 drop 205/45 and i rub when i hit bumps and stuff...
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Originally Posted by kenchan
^ that looks more like -3.5 or more...
when i get my front camber plates I will go back and adjust everything
Originally Posted by MSFIT
i'm not quite sure to tell you the truth...my last car i had at -2.2 in rear and -.20 in front and I thought this looked kinda similair..but you might be right..everytime i look at the pic it looks more and more
when i get my front camber plates I will go back and adjust everything
when i get my front camber plates I will go back and adjust everything
yeh, my MCS is -2.2 
